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South Africa reports nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, an Omicron-wave record

A healthcare worker collects a swab from a passenger at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. [Reuters]

South Africa reported nearly 20,000 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, a record since the Omicron variant was detected, and 36 new COVID-related deaths.

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